Bintang (TV channel)
Bintang (means Star in English) is the 24-hour Malay language channel which broadcasts Indonesian programmes. This channel was formerly called Astro Aruna, which previously available on the Astro satellite television service. This channel is only available on Astro in the Indo Pek package. Most of the programmes are available in Malay subtitles.
Bintang | |
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Launched | 11 July 2011 |
Closed | 1 June 2020 |
Owned by | Astro |
Picture format | 4:3 (SDTV) |
Country | Malaysia |
Language | Indonesian |
Broadcast area | Malaysia |
Formerly called | Astro Aruna |
Replaced by | Astro Aura HD |
Sister channel(s) | Pelangi |
Website | www |
The channel is a collaboration between Astro and Broadway Media from Indonesia,[1] and as such, Broadway’s programs comprises for 80% of the channel's contents.[2]
Indo Pek
On 11 July 2011, Astro launched a new package named Indo Pek (means "Indo Pack" in English), which contains 2 new Astro channels named Bintang (Channel 141 on Astro) and Pelangi (Channel 142 on Astro).
The TV channel has the best variety and lifestyle of Indonesia, such as reality shows, football league, music videos, celebrity gossip, and many more.
Previously the Bintang channel focus more Indonesia drama and movie that move from Pelangi. Bintang ceased broadcasting on 1 June 2020 at 12:00 am and replaced by Astro Aura HD on Channel 113.[3]
See also
- Pelangi
- Astro (satellite television)